Dalton
Peaked at #85 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Dalton has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dalton — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3798
in 1995
Current rank
#13831
in 2024
Years tracked
37
1916–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1916, Dalton reached its peak popularity for girls in 1995, ranking #3798 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #13410 (2014) to #13831 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Dalton ranks #13831 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13,831 | 6 |
| 2021 | #13,885 | 6 |
| 2020 | #11,324 | 8 |
| 2019 | #16,095 | 5 |
| 2018 | #16,252 | 5 |
| 2016 | #13,233 | 7 |
| 2014 | #13,410 | 7 |
| 2013 | #15,063 | 6 |
Dalton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#85
in 1994
Current rank
#432
in 2024
Years tracked
136
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Dalton reached its peak popularity for boys in 1994, ranking #85 nationally with 4,245 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #312 (2014) to #432 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Dalton ranks #432 nationally for boys, with 729 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #432 | 729 |
| 2023 | #513 | 581 |
| 2022 | #516 | 573 |
| 2021 | #519 | 565 |
| 2020 | #465 | 637 |
| 2019 | #445 | 686 |
| 2018 | #397 | 799 |
| 2017 | #371 | 892 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dalton most popular?
Dalton was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #85 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dalton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dalton?
At least 85,429 babies have been recorded with the name Dalton in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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